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Recipe Index » Recipes » California Chicken Flatbread with Chipotle Ranch

California Chicken Flatbread with Chipotle Ranch

Published by Meaghan on April 22, 2016 | last updated on May 22, 2022.

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Naan bread is topped with chunks of crispy chicken, generously sprinkled with pepper jack cheese and thinly sliced rings of sweet peppers. Lightly toasted then pieces of avocado, a sprinkle of crisp, crumbled bacon, and a heavy handed drizzle of our bold chipotle ranch dressing is added. These California Chicken Flatbread sandwiches will leave you singing ‘hallelujah’ and have everyone praying for seconds.

naan bread on a sheet pan has been topped with chunks of cooked chicken, avocados, and sweet pepper rings with a chipotle ranch drizzle. A spoon with chipotle ranch is seen in the background.

How many of you brown bag it for lunch everyday?

While I’m sure the hubs would enjoy eating out for lunch more than once a month, he appreciates that a packed lunch saves money. Still the hubs is picky.

He simply refuses to ever take or eat leftovers. He’s very particular about his lunch meat. He will not voluntarily consume any fruit, but also refuses too many chips or other pack-able lunch items because he ‘doesn’t want to gain weight’.

It makes a challenge to pack a filling lunch that he’ll actually eat all of.

Since the only thing he will consistently eat is a sandwich, he has 1 or 2 ham or turkey and cheese every day of the work week, every day of the year.

He doesn’t complain about that but I will be truly shocked if the man will ever want to eat a sandwich again when the day comes for him to retire. 

A slice of crispy toasted naan bread is shown topped with chicken, sweet pepper rings, avocado and cheese

Keeping that in mind, I try really hard to avoid serving sandwiches for lunch or dinner unless they’re something special.

Something with a little ummph and not remotely close to his M-F little mayo, lot of gourmet Boar’s Head mustard, couple slices of turkey or ham, and a piece of Swiss on honey wheat bread.

We’ve come up with some real winners too that are easy and still assembled without out help from the deli drawer in our fridge.

Chicken Cordon Bleu paninis anyone? Tex Mex Chicken Salad flatbread sandwiches? Pomegranate, Feta, And Chive Pinwheels?

Gourmet, check. Easy, check. All thinking outside of the bread box? Double Check. 

naan bread on parchment paper has been topped with chunks of cooked chicken, avocados, and sweet pepper rings with a chipotle ranch drizzle. Extra sweet pepper slices and a pizza cutter are shown in the background.

Following in the same vein– when I saw a pack of naan bread on our last grocery excursion I didn’t even think twice when I immediately stick it in my cart.

It held potential. Lunch time altering, flavor melding, rule bending, non-sandwich potential.

The California Chicken Flatbread like a perfect sandwich pizza, but with pizzazz.

Savory chicken, a bit of spiced cheese, creamy chunks of ripe avocado, rings of sweet bell peppers, crisp bacon crumbles all marry together like they were meant to be together.

The mildly spicy chipotle ranch drizzle (applied liberally or more normally– the choice is yours) is the glue that binds them all together in a state of wedded edible bliss.

If you’ve tried this CALIFORNIA CHICKEN FLATBREAD WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH, or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers! You can also follow along with me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes and whatever else we’ve got going on!

naan bread on a sheet pan has been topped with chunks of cooked chicken, avocados, and sweet pepper rings with a chipotle ranch drizzle. A spoon with chipotle ranch is seen in the background.

California Chicken Flatbread with Chipotle Ranch

Naan bread is topped with chunks of crispy chicken, generously sprinkled with pepper jack cheese and thinly sliced rings of sweet peppers. Lightly toasted then pieces of avocado, a sprinkle of crisp, crumbled bacon, and a heavy handed drizzle of our bold chipotle ranch dressing is added. These California Chicken Flatbread sandwiches will leave you singing ‘hallelujah’ and have everyone praying for seconds.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 2 pieces of naan bread
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2-3/4 cups shredded pepper jack or Monterrey jack, cheese
  • 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breast pounded to 1/2" thickness
  • 2-3 slices cooked crisped bacon crumbled
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 2-3 mini sweet peppers sliced into thin rings
  • 1 tbsp packed cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing store bought or homemade
  • 1 tsp chipotle seasoning
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Instructions

  • Salt and pepper the pounded chicken, to taste, on both sides. Cook the seasoned chicken in a large, shallow skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. When the chicken is cool enough to touch, dice and set it aside.
  • Lightly brush naan with the olive oil. Sprinkle the cheese evenly overtop. Evenly assemble with the chicken, sweet peppers, and the bacon. Place on a baking sheet that's been prayed with non stick cooking spray. Bake them at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the dressing and chipotle seasoning. When the flatbread's finished baking, generously top them with the avocado, cilantro, and (optional) crushed red pepper flakes. Drizzle ( as little or as much as your heart desires) with chipotle ranch dressing.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe serves two as a meal, but can easily be doubled to serve a family lunch or dinner.
Adapted from Creme De La Crumb

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Candi Elm says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    Now this is my kind of meal. Everything I like and easy to make.

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  2. Mandee Pogue says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    The recipe will be PERFECT for Friday night pizza night! I can’t wait to try it!

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  3. Jenni says

    April 26, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    Yum! This looks great! I am definitely putting this on my meal plan for next week!

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  4. Jade @ Jonesin' For Taste says

    April 27, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    I love this idea for a good hearty and healthy lunch. I’m awful about lunches especially since I don’t like sandwiches. This is such a great option!

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  5. Frugal Hausfrau says

    May 3, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Meghan, this looks delish!! Great idea to use the naan!!

    Mollie

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  6. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    This sounds wonderful – pinning!!

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  7. Alina says

    May 17, 2017 at 7:01 pm

    I made this tonight for me and my husband and it was delicious. Will probably become a staple.

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    • 4sonsrus says

      May 17, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      I’m so glad to hear how much you guys liked it. I love how much flavor their is for such a simple thing.

      Reply

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